This shutdown occurred over a disagreement on funding for the wall, something that has become one of President Trump’s major concerns after hearing about the South American caravan that is headed for America.

The people of Honduras and El Salvador are also in a similar situation, with some of the highest poverty and crime rates in the world. “Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and has one of the world’s highest murder rates.” –CIA Factbook.

While President Trump has threatened the caravan by trying to build the wall, and saying he will send the military down to the border, he fails to realize why his threats aren’t working. These people will come no matter what because they have no other option. “They’re not gonna go back, there’s nothing there for them. They will either die in their home country or die trying to get out, for that slight chance that they might be able to have a better life.” –undisclosed source.